The 2025 Season is just around the corner

 Players, in most cases, have moved from Rookie and T-Ball to B System. In some cases, however, the B System is the first time players have tried baseball, as a result and in most sports there will be a wide range of players and abilities. 

The program is coaching focused and fun learning based for players. 

• Games are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 
• Coaches are responsible for booking/arranging any additional practice times. There is a master schedule upstairs in the clubhouse with available times, dates, fields and batting cages.
• Initial play June - July is coach pitch 
• July: we like to try player pitch, however based on ability coaches can still assist if they feel this is required. A 4 pitch system then off the T is recommended. 
• Player pitch is at the 40’ mark - just in front of the mound as this is a comfortable distance for most players to throw. 
• Coaches can stand with the pitchers and act as catcher as pitching can sometimes be erratic. 
• Catchers can be introduced as play and pitching improves catchers can be added to the game.
• Catching requires practice as the equipment can be difficult to manage and the catcher stance can be difficult.(Practice is recommended) 
• Little League does have several sets of catching equipment that can be used, however, smaller players might not have proper fitting gear. Please select catchers appropriately.
• All Amherst Little League players are required to wear a protective cup (Registration documents) 
• Coaches usually serve as umpires as rules are very general as the games are learning focused and fun based. Strikes, Ball, fouls, and basic base running. 
• Outs Per Inning can be determined by coaches as game play can sometimes slow down: options include- all players hit, 5 outs, 3 outs. Again it is important for players to have some success and fun however game play and time have to be taken into consideration. 
• The T is an important tool as it allows the player to connect at bat and keep the game moving.
• Player pitch by the end of July into August it is hoped that all teams will be able to have player pitch from 40’ using 3 strikes and 6 balls. Coaches still serve as umpires at the plate to assist with batting stance and corrections, and umpiring. 

 Please note the information regarding pitching, T hitting, strikes, balls and distance etc is located on the B system schedule.